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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Icelanders take full advantage of their country's volcanic potential: when the mercury drops, they warm up by plunging into 38-40?C thermal waters. One of the steamiest spas is the Blue Lagoon, a 40-minute drive from Reykjavik, and set dramatically in a wilderness of moss-covered rocks. On a cold day its milky blue waters resemble a misty version of Heaven. Spa options range from massages on a float in the water to a facial with the lagoon's silvery-gray silt, which is said to have healing properties. Inevitably, there's also a boutique selling...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Next Time You're In...Iceland | 9/20/2004 | See Source »

...staggering natural beauty has slipped out, the country has become one of the world's leading eco-destinations, attracting a million visitors a year. With this boom, upscale resorts are establishing beachheads up and down the Pacific Coast, offering championship golf courses, world-class restaurants and plenty of spas. But as hotels and other tourism businesses increasingly set up shop in remote and pristine areas, the government--which lacks the resources for effective enforcement--is facing issues such as deforestation and waste disposal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Eco-Luxury | 9/20/2004 | See Source »

...Singapore hotel Identity Parade An iconic style magazine marks its quarter century Summits of Style Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder One of the steamiest spas is the Blue Lagoon, a 40-minute drive from Reykjavik, and set dramatically in a wilderness of moss-covered rocks. On a cold day its milky blue waters resemble a misty version of Heaven. Spa options range from massages on a float in the water to a facial with...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: What Lies Beneath | 9/16/2004 | See Source »

...Plateau's spa treatments are overseen by onetime choreographer and fitness expert Odile de Vars, who had a hand in the spas at the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris and the fabulous Grand Hotel du Palais in Biarritz. You'll find everything from hot-stone treatments to Vichy showers on the menu?but if that all seems a bit bracing, repair to the poolside Grill, where designer barbecue and long tall drinks await. Rooms from about $330 a night, plus...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Reaching Your Plateau | 9/13/2004 | See Source »

...Spas' Galaxy boasts a 42-in. pop-up plasma TV, a built-in DVD player and 49 jets to massage your back, neck and bottom. But this tube tub doesn't just scrub your bodyit may also clean out your wallet. Cost...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: What's Cool In the Pool ... ... And Hot On the Deck | 8/16/2004 | See Source »

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